Run flat has a nail
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Run flat has a nail
So here I am again with one of those little annoyances in life...a nail in my tire. My mini dealer told me that I had one and I would need to replace the tire. With only 5500 miles (3 months) on them I am a little unhappy. Here is my questions:
Can a run flat be fixed in a nail is in the tread?
If I do replace the tire Do I need to use mini or can I go to a tire center and have them do it? I was a little concerned cuz its a runflat and the weights are inside the wheel and not on the lip.
Any thoughts? Its the 16" 195-55 R16. Thanx.
Can a run flat be fixed in a nail is in the tread?
If I do replace the tire Do I need to use mini or can I go to a tire center and have them do it? I was a little concerned cuz its a runflat and the weights are inside the wheel and not on the lip.
Any thoughts? Its the 16" 195-55 R16. Thanx.
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It's ridiculous that people keep being told a flat on a run-flat tire can't be fixed. No different that fixing a flat on a non-runflat tire. Of course you should stay away from the dealer for tire repairs, the prices are almost always incredibly high. Find a good tire shop and stick with it. I've been using the same shop for over 20 years. I trust them.:smile:
#4
Moved this to the Tires/Wheels forum to make sure that the experts get to see it...
But I was under the impression that the only time a run-flat had to be replaced do to a puncture was when the hole was in the sidewall. Heck I've got a patch in the tread of one of my runflats, the local Goodyear shop did it for like $11 a year ago...
But I was under the impression that the only time a run-flat had to be replaced do to a puncture was when the hole was in the sidewall. Heck I've got a patch in the tread of one of my runflats, the local Goodyear shop did it for like $11 a year ago...
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Originally Posted by BigBlueOx
Mine was patched too when a bolt/screw went through mine. That was last year, no problems with it. I'd say it's safe.
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Originally Posted by ninjamini
So why would the dealer not repair the tire? Why would he tell me to purchase a new one?
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I picked up two sheetmetal screws in one of mine, but it was repaired just like any other tire. I understand, though, that the tire lost its "Z" rating (whatever that is), and I now have to keep it below 130mph...
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I got a nail in one of my runflats a over a year and 20,000 miles ago. I've got a plug kit I bought from Walmart a while back that I paid less than $7 bucks for! I plugged it myself at home and its been good to go. Some of these places are ridiculous. I get so angry when I hear about dealers saying that you have to replace the tire ! Thats ridiculous.
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similar to maneeto, I went to a local advanced auto parts and got myself a tire repare kit. I got two nails in the sidewall, yet my the tires are still running fine after I fixed it. FYI: I think my dealer charge $10 to fix flats, but since mine was in the sidewall they told me to replace the tire. Cost too much so I took a cheaper alternative GL
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patching still required
Originally Posted by sfjames2
If the nail is is the tire treads, buy a plug kit for $5 and plug it up. Very easy to do.
Dealer told us we needed a new runflat to and that it had to be ordered .
We ended finding a whole new set of tires and s-lites on ebay for around $500. good luck
Dealer told us we needed a new runflat to and that it had to be ordered .
We ended finding a whole new set of tires and s-lites on ebay for around $500. good luck
moisture+steel belts = issues later.
Alex
#21
If you live on the west coast, take it to Les Schwab and they'll fix it for free.
If you have a tire with a patch in it already, it will reduce the speed rating to the next speed rating under it. If there are 2 or more patches/holes in the tire, you are only supposed to drive at posted speed limits and not higher. More than 2 holes, get a new tire.
But definitly don't settle for a plug, only a patch will correctly fix the problem.
If you have a tire with a patch in it already, it will reduce the speed rating to the next speed rating under it. If there are 2 or more patches/holes in the tire, you are only supposed to drive at posted speed limits and not higher. More than 2 holes, get a new tire.
But definitly don't settle for a plug, only a patch will correctly fix the problem.
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Originally Posted by ninjamini
So why would the dealer not repair the tire? Why would he tell me to purchase a new one?
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Originally Posted by ScottinBend
If the tire dealer is really aware of the fact that he is dealing with a runflat tire, he will more than likely not repair it. Reason.......there is no concrete way of knowing how long the tire has been "flat". Run-flats are limited in the amount of time/mileage they can be run "flat". The dealer may not want to take the liability of repairing a tire if he doesn't know the extent of the damage.